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Windows 7: Search option disappeared in Windows 7(Start Menu)

Reinstalled Windows 7 pro 64-bit for my friend's PC but after Windows updates the Search ( search programs and files ) the line under All Programs has disappeared ((
this is a screenshot from my computer to explain better what I am talking about

please help, how to get it back?

P.S. I am NOT talking about Search link on the right hand side, PLEASE see the screenshot

Search option disappeared in Windows 7(Start Menu)

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General Discussion

Windows 7-Start Menu Search missingI know, there are many many 'solutions' on the Internet, but during the last, say 6-7 hours, I have tried out quite a number of them.
I tried:
- run services.msc - the tagging windows search
- need to reboot then
- with the Windows CD in the drive - windows, at reboot - there is something
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General Discussion

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Also most of the time I get an error, please see the attached screen shot.
Can anyone help me with...

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